MRIDC Swings Into Action After Agitation Warning, Repairs Pothole-ridden Stretch Overnight Residents in Nagpur’s Mominpura area faced mounting frustration as a stretch of road, damaged by construction work for an under-construction Y-shaped railway overbridge (ROB), became a safety hazard. The potholes, left by the installation of pillars for the project, created dangerous conditions for motorists, particularly two-wheeler riders, and led to multiple near-miss incidents during the monsoon season. Frustrated by the lack of action despite repeated complaints, local residents and a Congress corporator, Wasim Khan, escalated the issue, warning of potential protests if repairs were not expedited. Khan, who serves as a standing committee member, marked the damaged sections of the road and brought the matter to the attention of MRIDC engineers and senior officials. He emphasized that the road’s condition posed a serious risk to public safety and held the executing agency accountable for any accidents caused by the deteriorating infrastructure. His intervention appeared to have immediate results, as MRIDC deployed workers overnight to fill the potholes and restore the road. “The safety and convenience of citizens cannot be ignored in the name of infrastructure development,” Khan stated, adding that agencies responsible for projects must also take responsibility for maintaining roads affected by their work. While residents welcomed the prompt response, many expressed skepticism about why repairs were delayed until political pressure mounted. They highlighted that complaints about the road’s condition had been raised for weeks without any action, despite the growing risks. The repairs come amid broader criticism of the ROB project, which has faced repeated issues with temporary fixes failing to last.#nagpur #wasim_khan #mominpura #mridc #y_shaped_railway_overbridge_rob
Nagpur Road Restored by MRIDC Caves In Again, Sparks Commuter Outrage Nagpur: Barely 24 hours after the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC) repaired a damaged stretch on the Kadbi Chowk-Golibar Chowk road, the surface caved in again, triggering outrage among commuters. The damaged stretch, located beneath an under-construction 2.82km railway overbridge (ROB), is part of a ₹146-crore project launched in July 2021. Locals reported that the road was patched on Saturday night but developed deep depressions by Sunday morning, turning the busy corridor into a “death trap.” Residents accused the agency of poor-quality work, citing a resident’s video of a two-wheeler rider losing balance on the freshly repaired surface and falling. The filmer alleged that the contractor failed to compact the excavated portion adequately before laying asphalt, causing it to sink within hours. “It is impossible to ride safely. Anyone, especially women and the elderly, can lose balance. This happened without rain. Imagine what will happen during heavy showers,” the resident said. MRIDC officials rejected allegations of substandard work, stating the repair was a temporary measure to keep traffic moving during the monsoon. They claimed the surface was damaged overnight after unidentified individuals allegedly dug through the road to lay a sewer pipeline illegally. The official noted that the damaged portion would be repaired again within two to three days, with permanent restoration planned after utility shifting and cable-crossing works are completed. According to MRIDC, the concrete road near Bhola School is already complete, while the remaining stretch will be upgraded after underground utility works are finished.#wasim_khan #kadbi_chowk #mominpura #mridc #golibar_chowk
Uneven Roads and Delays Plague Hasanbagh Commute in Nagpur Commuters, residents, and shopkeepers in Nagpur’s Hasanbagh Square are facing daily challenges due to deteriorating road conditions linked to ongoing flyover construction. The Indora-Dighori flyover project, managed by Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (MRIDC), has left the area riddled with potholes, uneven surfaces, and frequent traffic congestion. Locals express concerns that the situation will worsen during the monsoon season, leading to waterlogging, longer travel times, and increased accident risks. The stretch of road under construction has been a source of frustration for months. Residents report that the lack of proper road restoration has turned the area into a hazardous zone, particularly for two-wheeler riders navigating cracked and uneven surfaces. Shubhangi Nerker, a resident of Shesh Nagar, highlighted the daily struggles, stating, “The flyover work has been going on for nearly two years. We face problems every day because there is no proper diversion plan, and the alternative route remains heavily congested.” She added that road repairs have stalled, leaving damaged sections unattended for months. Local businesses and markets have also been affected. Jambhukar, a stationery shop owner near Hasanbagh Square, noted that while the weekly Monday market was shifted from the square, vendors continue to operate there, causing inconvenience to residents and businesses. The disruption has created a ripple effect, impacting daily life and economic activities in the area. MRIDC officials explained that permanent road work can only commence once the flyover reaches a stage where the carriageway can be restored.#nagpur #mridc #indora_dighori_flyover #hasanbagh_square #shubhangi_nerker
MRIDC Clears Major Hurdles, Mominpura Y-Shaped Flyover Work Picks Up Pace; Target Set for March 2027 Nagpur: After years of delays caused by encroachments, land disputes, and local opposition, the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC) has accelerated construction of the long-pending Y-shaped Mominpura flyover. The project, which aims to alleviate chronic traffic congestion between Kadbi Chowk and Golibar Chowk, is now targeting completion by March 2027. An MRIDC official confirmed that nearly 70% of the work has been completed, with progress ongoing on multiple fronts. Foundation and substructure work is finalized, and approximately 50% of the superstructure, including girder launching, has been finished. Road concretisation beneath the flyover has also begun. The 2.82-kilometre flyover, initially sanctioned at ₹146 crore, is now expected to cost around ₹185 crore due to delays and additional works. The project will connect Kadbi Chowk, Mominpura, and Santra Market, with one arm extending to Mominpura and the other branching towards Santra Market and linking to Platform No. 8 of Nagpur railway station. The Kadbi Chowk-to-Mominpura arm will feature an 11-metre-wide carriageway, while the Santra Market arm will be 7.5 metres wide. Construction began in July 2021 following the bhoomipujan ceremony, but progress stalled due to encroachments, residents' objections, land acquisition disputes, tree-felling permissions, and the relocation of power cables and water pipelines in the Mominpura area. Officials stated that most of these obstacles have been resolved, enabling faster execution. The original deadline of December 2025 was repeatedly pushed back, first to the end of 2026 and then revised to March 2027.#nagpur #kadbi_chowk #mominpura #mridc #santra_market
